M10.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Flashcards
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When did the first aircraft fly?
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At the start of the 20th century
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What was recognized instantly after the first aircraft flew?
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The potential of air travel
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What significant aviation regulations were introduced at the beginning of the 1940s?
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The first aviation regulations
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What was a limitation of aircraft at the start of the 20th century?
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Unable to fly long distances and rarely internationally
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What is required for an aircraft to be placed on a country’s register?
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A Type Certificate
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What must an aircraft bear to fly in its registered country?
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National registration markings
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What does a Certificate of Airworthiness prove?
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That the aircraft is in a safe condition for flight
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What must an organization obtain to use an aircraft for transportation?
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An Air Operators Certificate
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What program tests the adequacy of the approved maintenance schedule?
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Reliability Program
10
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Which organization lays down international aviation standards?
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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What date was the Chicago Convention signed?
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7 December 1944
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What was created to serve as a temporary body before ICAO was formed?
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Provisional ICAO (PICAO)
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When did ICAO officially become a specialized agency of the UN?
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October 1947
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How many Member States does ICAO work with?
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193 Member States
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What are SARPs in the context of ICAO?
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Standards and Recommended Practices
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What document contains the requirements for civil aircraft operation worldwide?
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Annexes to the Chicago Convention
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What is Annex 1 of ICAO related to?
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Personnel Licensing
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What is the structure of ICAO as defined by the Convention?
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An Assembly, a Council, and a Secretariat
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What is the role of the Assembly in ICAO?
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Sovereign body that sets policy every three years
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Who heads the Council of ICAO?
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The President of the Council
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What is the Air Navigation Commission responsible for?
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Considering and recommending SARPs and PANS
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How many members are in the Air Navigation Commission?
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Nineteen members
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What is the main task of the ANC?
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Manage the technical work programme of ICAO
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What is the purpose of ICAO?
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To harmonise international standards in civil aviation
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What is the current revision of the Constitution of ICAO?
9th revision
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What is the headquarters location of ICAO?
Montreal, Canada
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Fill in the blank: ICAO became a specialized agency of the _______ in October 1947.
United Nations
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True or False: The recommendations laid down by ICAO are optional for member countries.
False
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What year was the Civil Aviation Act passed in the UK?
1949
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What does CAP 393 refer to?
Air Navigation Order and Regulations
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What are ICAO SARPS?
International Civil Aviation Organization Standards and Recommended Practices
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In what year was the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) established?
1972
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What is the primary role of the UK CAA?
To regulate and oversee aviation activities in the United Kingdom
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True or False: The UK CAA receives direct government funding.
False
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What is the significance of the UK’s European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018?
It caused all EU legislation in force on 31 December 2020 to be retained in the UK
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What does the State Safety Programme (SSP) regulate in the UK?
The UK aviation system
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What type of corporation is the UK CAA classified as?
Public corporation
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What is the primary domestic safety legislation in the UK?
Civil Aviation Act 1982
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Fill in the blank: The Air Navigation Order 2016 is a ____ legislation.
secondary
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What are the key responsibilities of the UK CAA? (List at least three)
* Safety Regulation
* Airspace Management
* Licensing and Certification
* Economic Regulation
* Environmental Protection
* International Coordination
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What is the role of the UK CAA in safety regulation?
To ensure the aviation industry meets the highest safety standards
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What does the UK CAA do to manage airspace?
Establishes air traffic control procedures and coordinates air traffic services
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True or False: The ANO must be complied with by all UK based organizations and personnel.
True
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What is the purpose of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Crown Dependencies?
To assist the UK Government in meeting obligations under the Chicago Convention
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What does the ANO contain in terms of enforcement?
Powers for the UK CAA to enforce aviation safety legislation
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What is the current headquarters of the UK CAA?
Aviation House, Crawley, West Sussex
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What is the main focus of the UK CAA regarding environmental protection?
To mitigate the environmental impact of aviation operations
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What does the UK CAA do in terms of economic regulation?
Monitors and regulates economic aspects of the aviation industry
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Fill in the blank: The ANO is a Civil Aviation Publication known as _______.
CAP 393
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What are the British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCARs)?
Documents produced by the CAA that lay down minimum standards for airworthiness of aircraft in the UK.
## Footnote
BCARs expand on the ANO and are divided into many sections.
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What does Annex 1 to the UK Basic Regulation stipulate?
It specifies aircraft types not covered by 'UK retained EU legislation'.
## Footnote
These aircraft are regulated purely through BCARs and various CAPs.
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What is the role of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA)?
Responsible for regulating all aspects of air safety across all defence activities.
## Footnote
It is part of the Defence Safety Authority (DSA).
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How does the MAA ensure military air safety?
Through independent audit and continuous surveillance of military aviation.
## Footnote
It has oversight of all defence aviation activity.
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What does the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) do?
Investigates civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK, Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
## Footnote
It operates under specific regulations to ensure independence.
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What is the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Transport?
Overall responsibility for the policies of the Department for Transport (DfT).
## Footnote
This includes promoting safety and efficiency in civil aviation.
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What are Implementing Rules (IR)?
Binding regulations specifying safety and compliance standards.
## Footnote
Adopted by the CAA in the form of Regulations.
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What is Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)?
Non-binding means to meet requirements of the Basic Regulation and IR.
## Footnote
Alternative Means of Compliance can also be proposed.
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What does Guidance Material (GM) provide?
Explanatory material on how to achieve requirements of the Basic Regulation, IRs, AMCs, and CSs.
## Footnote
It includes examples to assist in interpretation.
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Define Certification Specification (CS).
Non-binding technical standards adopted by the UK CAA for essential requirements.
## Footnote
CSs establish the certification basis for aircraft design and manufacture.
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What is the principal objective of UK Reg (EU) 2018/1139?
To establish and maintain a high level of civil aviation safety in the UK.
## Footnote
It details the CAA's obligations to implement regulations for ICAO's standards.
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What does UK Reg (EU) 748/2012 govern?
The airworthiness and certification of products, parts, and appliances.
## Footnote
It includes the requirements for design and production of aircraft.
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What is the focus of UK Reg (EU) 1321/2014?
Continued airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products.
## Footnote
It establishes requirements for organisations and personnel involved in these tasks.
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What is the objective of UK Reg (EU) No 376/2014?
To ensure necessary safety intelligence for supporting safety management in aviation.
## Footnote
It aims to improve aviation safety through occurrence reporting.
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True or False: The AAIB operates independently from the CAA.
True.
## Footnote
The AAIB is functionally separate from the CAA and other regulatory authorities.
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Fill in the blank: The Secretary of State for Transport is accountable to ______.
Parliament.
## Footnote
This includes overseeing the UK CAA's discharge of its duties.
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List the components of UK Reg (EU) No 1321/2014.
* Article 1 – Subject matter and scope
* Article 2 - Definitions
* Article 3 - Continuing airworthiness requirements
* Article 4 - Approvals for organisations involved in the continuing airworthiness
* Article 5 - Certifying staff
* Article 6 - Training organisation requirements
* Article 8 - Entry into force
* Article 9 - Agency measures
## Footnote
Article 7 and 7a have been repealed.
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What is the sole objective of occurrence reporting in aviation?
The prevention of accidents and incidents, not to attribute blame or liability.
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What does this Regulation lay down rules on?
The reporting of occurrences that endanger aircraft and the reporting of safety-related information.
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What is included in the analysis and follow-up action of reported occurrences?
Analysis and follow-up action in respect of reported occurrences and other safety-related information.
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Who does the Regulation 376/2014 aim to protect?
The protection of aviation professionals via occurence reporting
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What is the appropriate use of collected safety information?
To improve aviation safety.
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To whom is anonymised information disseminated?
Interested parties for the purpose of improving aviation safety.
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What types of aircraft does the Regulation 376/2014 apply to?
Civil aircraft occurences and safety, except for those referred to in Annex I to UK Reg (EC) No 216/2008.
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What may the CAA decide regarding the application of 1321/2014?
To apply this Regulation to occurrences involving aircraft referred to in Annex I to that Regulation.
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What are the categories detailed in the Regulations?
* Mandatory reporting
* Voluntary reporting
* Quality and content of occurrence reports
* Collection and storage of information
* Processing of requests and decisions
* Record of requests and exchange of information
* Occurrence analysis
* Confidentiality and appropriate use of information
* Protection of the information source
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Fill in the blank: The reporting of occurrences that endanger an aircraft and its occupants is part of the _______.
[Regulation on occurrence reporting]
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True or False: The Regulation focuses on attributing blame for aviation incidents.
False
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What does Part 21 (Annex 1 Commission Regulation 748/2012) regulate?
The approval of aircraft design and production organisations and the certification of aircraft Products, Parts, and Appliances.
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What does Part 21 Subpart G contain?
Regulatory requirements for the approval of production organisations to manufacture aircraft parts and appliances that conform with the approved design data.
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Who issues Production Organisation Approval?
CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) after demonstration compliance with applicable requirements under Part 21G.
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What is the purpose of Part-M in UK Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2014?
To establish measures to ensure that the airworthiness of aircraft is maintained, including its maintenance.
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What must personnel at a Part-145 organisation appreciate?
The Part-21 certification.
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What is required of an Operator regarding Continuing Airworthiness?
To have a process to manage Continuing Airworthiness and either have an approved ‘in-house’ Part 145 or contract a Part 145 organisation.
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Who is responsible for ensuring all required maintenance requirements have been met?
The operator – Part M organisation.
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What does Part-145 deal with?
All areas including the approval of certifying personnel.
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What is required for personal approvals under Part-145?
The individual must hold a licence issued under Part-66 and a type rating also issued under Part-66.
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What must an individual prove to obtain a Part 66 licence?
A certain amount of experience gained in a Part-145 organisation.
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What does certification privilege allow an individual to do?
Sign off on an individual aircraft task or the overall certification for the release of the aircraft back to service.
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What is the focus of Part-66?
The licensing of aircraft engineers and the criteria for obtaining a basic licence.
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What does Part-147 lay down?
Criteria for the approval of maintenance training organisations.
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How can Part-66 licences be obtained?
By passing examinations or completing an approved training course.
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What must a training course to reduce experience requirements be approved under?
Part-147.
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What is required before an engineer can gain a type rating?
Successfully completing a course of training on the particular aircraft approved under Part 147.
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What do Air Operations (Air Ops) regulations cover?
Regulations that aircraft operators must comply with.
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What is required for an operator to operate a Commercial Air Transport (CAT) aircraft?
It must be maintained and released to service by an appropriately approved/accepted organisation in accordance with Part-145.
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What does the term Commercial Air Transport (CAT) refer to?
An aircraft operation to transport passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or other valuable consideration.
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What must an operator have for an Air Operators Certificate (AOC)?
Type-Certificates, Certificates of Airworthiness, Noise certificate, Continuing airworthiness, and maintenance
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What is the significance of the Certificate of Release to Service?
It is issued by qualified persons or organisations after maintenance.
